The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 55.9% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 285 of 355 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 520–640, SAT Math 490–590, ACT 19–27. Admissions details
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Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 848
Smaller than 68% of colleges
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 55.9% of 355 applicants.
- Applicants355
55.9% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted285
55.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)157
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 520–640
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 490–590
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 19–27
- 136
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- 1010–1230
- ACT, middle 50%
- 19–27
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Tuition & fees
- $11,476
- Average net price
- Not reported in the 2025 federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 0%
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A Bachelor’s Degree College and Faith-Related Institution.
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The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville, KY, United States
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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Faith-based institution
Large city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityIn or next to Louisville, KY
In the city250 mi
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- Website
- sbts.edu
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Bellarmine University2 mi from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Spalding University4 mi from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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What is the The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate for 2026?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 55.9% of 355 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary tuition?
Tuition at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $11,476 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What is the graduation rate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
48.4% of first-time, full-time students at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The closest matches are Luther Rice College & Seminary, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Talmudical Seminary of Bobov, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 9, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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